GRE Word List

ENGULF

to flow over and enclose : overwhelm

The meaning of the word engulf is to flow over and enclose : overwhelm.

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WordMeaning
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
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adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
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rampa sloping way or plane: such as
cessiona yielding to another : concession
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
urbanenotably polite or polished in manner
impoliticnot politic : unwise
underscoreto draw a line under : underline